The railroad was probably there first and responsibility for designing a safe crossing lies with the road builder. Regulation varies from state to state. The Federal Highway Administration and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) both provide guidance on grade crossing design.
The railroad was probably there first and responsibility for designing a safe crossing lies with the road builder. Regulation varies from state to state. The Federal Highway Administration and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) both provide guidance on grade crossing design.